Just across the sound from Morehead City, NC is the Crystal Coast and The Bogue Banks, our island. Maritime West, part of Beacon's Reach located in Pine Knoll Shores and is conveniently located only 2 1/2 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina and approximately 4 1/2 hours from Richmond, Virginia. Close to many attractions, golf, fishing, boating, scuba diving, historical towns and much, much more.